"The world is experiencing a rapid boom in urbanization, as well as increasing demand for sustainable food production. By 2050, the world population will have reached over 9 billion, of whom over 70% will be living in cities. Such a massive urban populace requires humongous amounts of food, which is a challenge in itself. It is at this juncture where vertical farming, fueled by solar energy or other renewable energy sources, is coming as a changer in the face of urban agriculture."
"Vertical farming is the growing of crops in vertically stacked layers, often integrated into urban environments like high-rise buildings, warehouses, or repurposed structures. Hydroponics, aeroponics, and controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) technologies are applied to produce food in a resource-efficient and sustainable manner. It is the optimized use of space with a reduced need for arable land that makes vertical farming a practical solution to the constraints of urban living."
"It's primarily a long-term sustainability that largely depends on the amount of energy used because of reliance on artificial lighting, climate control, and water management systems. Again, comes the importance of solar energy, which reduces the costs involved in running the business and minimizes carbon footprints while promoting sustainability."
"Renewable power sources, especially solar energy, transform vertical farms in the present and future."
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